Highway

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˌweɪ/

Definitions of highway

noun a main road, especially one connecting major cities or towns

Example Sentences

A1 I drove on the highway to get to the beach.

A2 The highway was busy with cars rushing to work.

B1 The highway was closed for construction, so we had to take a detour.

B2 The highway stretched for miles, cutting through the countryside.

C1 The highway system in this country is well-maintained and efficient.

C2 The highway was illuminated by the city lights, creating a stunning view at night.

Examples of highway in a Sentence

formal The highway was congested with traffic during rush hour.

informal Let's take the highway to get to the concert faster.

slang We cruised down the highway with the top down.

figurative Success is not a destination but a journey along the highway of hard work and determination.

Grammatical Forms of highway

• past tense: highwayed
• plural: highways
• comparative: higher
• superlative: highest
• present tense: highway
• future tense: will highway
• perfect tense: have highwayed
• continuous tense: is highwaying
• singular: highway
• positive degree: highway
• infinitive: to highway
• gerund: highwaying
• participle: highwayed

Origin and Evolution of highway

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'highway' originated from the Old English word 'heahweg' which means 'main road or public road'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'highway' has come to refer to a major road for travel, typically connecting cities or towns, and has evolved to include different types such as freeways, expressways, and interstates.